Alpharetta, GA vs Santa Ana, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 67,056 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+2.6 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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